vstars Chapter 315 Annihilating the "Flying Dragon"
Chapter 315 Annihilating the "Flying Dragon"
The Hive's mental network fluctuated violently in the warp, sensing an unprecedented threat. Russell's golden psionic energy, like a sharp blade, shattered the Zerg formation with each strike. The Hive's core computing unit rapidly analyzed the battlefield situation. It realized that a ground assault was no longer viable to break through the Space Marines' defenses; a more aggressive strategy was necessary.
"Send out a swarm of wyverns for an aerial assault and destroy that golden psionicist!" The Hive's command was rapidly transmitted through the Zerg's neural network.
In the sky, a dozen giant flying dragons swooped down from the Zerg's spore cloud. Their bodies were enormous, with wingspans exceeding twenty meters. Sharp claws and corrosive acid projectiles made them deadly aerial predators. Their gazes locked onto Russell, their objective clear—to destroy this threat to the Zerg at all costs.
"Russell, watch out! A swarm of wyverns is coming!" Arya's voice was tinged with tension as she quickly deployed her psionic shield, attempting to provide Russell with more protection.
Dante's voice came through the communicator, his tone grave: "All units, be alert for aerial threats! Protect Russell!"
The heavy weapons of the four Dreadnoughts quickly adjusted their angles, aiming their cannons at the sky. The Terminator warriors and the veteran Ultramarines also quickly assembled, their bomb guns and anti-aircraft weapons firing simultaneously in an attempt to intercept the dragon swarm's attack.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!" Bombs and missiles exploded in the air, hitting several dragons, which let out shrill screams and fell from the sky. However, more dragons broke through the fire net and rushed straight towards Russell.
Russell's gaze was fixed on the sky, his hands swiftly rising as golden psionic energy coalesced in his palms. His voice was calm and resolute: "Arya, buy me some time!"
Arya nodded, her hands quickly forming hand seals, and a psionic storm gathered in her palms. Her voice held a resolute tone: "Understood! I will hold them off!"
Boom! Arya's psionic storm swept out, engulfing several dragons. The dragons' bodies were torn apart in the storm, acid and blood splattering everywhere. However, there were simply too many dragons, and the remaining ones continued to pounce on Russell.
Russell's golden psionic energy was finally fully condensed, and he thrust his hands out, sending a massive golden bolt of lightning soaring into the sky. The lightning exploded in the air, transforming into countless tiny arcs of electricity, each striking a flying dragon with pinpoint accuracy.
"Boom!" The swarm of dragons plummeted under the bombardment of golden lightning, their massive bodies crashing to the ground, kicking up clouds of dust and debris. The Zerg's aerial assault had been completely thwarted.
Dante's voice came through the communicator, his tone tinged with approval: "Well done, Russell!"
Cato's voice followed immediately: "Russell, don't be careless! The Hive Will won't give up easily; it will definitely send out more troops!"
Russell nodded, a hint of weariness flashing in his eyes, but his resolve remained firm: "I understand. Whatever it sends, we will stop it."
Arya walked to Russell's side, her psionic shield re-activating: "Russell, your power is immense, but you also need rest. Don't push yourself too hard."
Russell smiled slightly, a hint of gratitude in his eyes: "Don't worry, Arya. I'll be careful."
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The sky was obscured by the Zerg's gargoyles and Tyranids, like a dark cloud pressing down from above. The sheer number of gargoyles was suffocating; their wings flapped with a piercing buzzing sound, and their sharp claws and corrosive acid bombs made them a deadly threat from the air. Among the gargoyle swarm, the Tyranids stood out conspicuously, especially the "Overlord" type, whose massive body almost blocked out the sunlight, its wingspan exceeding fifty meters, each flap creating a gust of wind.
Dante's voice came through the communicator, tinged with urgency: "All fighters, take off immediately! Intercept the Zerg air units! Don't let them get close to Russell!"
The Blood Angels' fighter squadrons swiftly took to the air, their bombardment and missile fire weaving into a dense web of fire. Gargoyles and Tyrannosaurus Rex plummeted amidst the barrage, but their sheer numbers overwhelmed the fighters' firepower.
Russell stood on the high ground, his gaze fixed on the overlord-level wyvern. Golden psionic energy surged within him, and a competitive glint flashed in his eyes. He knew that this wyvern was sent by the hive's will specifically to deal with him, and he absolutely could not back down.
"Russell, don't be impulsive!" Arya's voice came, and her psionic shield re-deployed, attempting to provide Russell with more protection.
Cato's voice followed immediately: "Russell, that dragon isn't one you can handle alone! We need to devise a plan!"
Russell shook his head, a resolute glint in his eyes: "No, Cato. This dragon is coming for me, and I must deal with it myself. Otherwise, it will continue to threaten our defenses."
Dante's voice came through the communicator, tinged with worry: "Russell, your safety is more important than anything else. We can't let you take any more risks."
Russell took a deep breath, his voice firm and powerful: "Lord Dante, believe me. I am strong enough to deal with it. Moreover, if I back down, the will of the hive will will become even more unscrupulous."
Dante was silent for a moment, then finally nodded: "Alright, Russell. We will provide you with support. But remember, don't overexert yourself."
Russell smiled slightly, a hint of gratitude in his eyes: "Understood."
He swiftly raised his hands, golden spiritual energy gathering in his palms. His figure shot into the sky like lightning, heading straight for the overlord-level flying dragon.
The domineering dragon seemed to sense Russell's intentions, letting out a deafening roar as its massive wings flapped violently, creating a gust of wind. It spewed a stream of corrosive acid from its mouth, heading straight for Russell.
Russell swiftly dodged to the side, then thrust his hands out, unleashing a massive bolt of golden lightning that struck the dragon's head. The dragon let out a painful roar, its body swaying in the air, but it did not fall.
"Boom!" Russell swung the Bloodthirsty entrenching tool again, golden lightning striking the dragon's wings. The dragon's wings were torn apart, and its massive body began to lose its balance.
However, the dragon's counterattack came swiftly. Its tail lashed out at Russell with such speed that it was impossible for him to react. Russell barely dodged, but the barbs on the tail still left several deep scratches on his power armor.
"Russell, watch out!" Arya's voice rang out as her psionic storm swept out once more, engulfing several gargoyles that were attempting to ambush her.
Cato led the Ultramarines Shield Guard veterans to provide ground fire support, with bomb guns and missiles intertwining in the air to buy Russell time.
A resolute glint flashed in Russell's eyes. He knew he had to deal with this dragon as soon as possible. Golden psionic energy once more coalesced in his hands, and the Bloodthirsty entrenching tool cleaved towards the dragon's head with devastating force.
"For the Emperor!" Russell roared as golden lightning cleaved the dragon's head, its massive body crashing to the ground and kicking up dust and rubble.